Summer movie preview Stop me if you've heard this one before: A Norse god, a pirate and a Smurf go into a local theater.In what's become a summer tradition, movies released between now and the beginning of September are predominantly sequels or based on comic books or other popular characters. We look at the films – big and small – that will attempt box office gold this summer.

‘Something Borrowed'

Release date: Released May 6

Director: Luke Greenfield

Cast: Kate Hudson,Ginnifer Goodwin , John Krasinski

The 411: A talented attorney goes from helping her friend prepare for her wedding day to sleeping with the groom.

‘Thor'

Release date: Released May 6

Director: Kenneth Branagh

Cast: Chris Hemsworth, Anthony Hopkins, Natalie Portman

The 411: Thor's kicked out of Asgard and must live with humans. It's here that the Norse god finds the humanity to be a hero.

‘Jumping the Broom'

Release date: Released May 6

Director: Salim Akil

Cast: Angela Bassett, Paula Patton , Laz Alonso

The 411: Worlds collide when two families get together in Martha's Vineyard for a wedding.

‘Priest'

Release date: Friday, May 13

Director: Scott Stewart

Cast: Paul Bettany, Karl Urban, Lily Collins, Maggie Q

The 411: A legendary warrior priest must save his niece after she's abducted by vampires.